US Bridges

FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930193301002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,784
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,784 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2012
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.60 MI SE of SH 31
RouteState Highway 2012
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37651, -94.92259
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,784 (2023)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 1,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2012 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.